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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.81, 24,281.91 and 9,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.81, 24,281.91 and 9,637.97 is: 13,300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.81 : 24,281.91 = 9,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.81/24,281.91 = 9,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.81x = 24,281.91 × 9,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.81x = 234,028,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,028,198.71/17,595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.22

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